Tidy first-floor one-bed, moments from Dalston Junction — compact city living with strong transport links.
West-facing reception with large sash windows and timber flooring
Moments from Dalston Junction and Dalston Kingsland Overground stations
Compact open-plan layout — approximately 302 sq ft total internal space
Leasehold with c.110 years remaining (long lease)
Service charge approx. £1,000 and ground rent £350 per year
Electric room heaters only — higher running costs likely
Faces busy high street; no private garden or outdoor space
Local area records very high crime levels — affects security perception
This compact first-floor one-bedroom flat on Kingsland Road offers tidy, move-in-ready city living in the heart of Dalston. The open-plan reception benefits from a west-facing aspect and large sash windows, bringing afternoon light to the living, dining and kitchen area. At about 302 sq ft, the accommodation is efficient and suits a first-time buyer or investor seeking easy access to strong transport links and local amenities.
Transport and local life are major strengths: Dalston Junction and Dalston Kingsland are moments away, with frequent Overground and bus services to Shoreditch, Highbury and central London. The neighbourhood is lively, with markets, cafés, green spaces and independent shops on the doorstep — attractive for renters and for someone wanting an active urban base.
Buyers should note a few material points: the flat is small and faces a busy high street with no private outdoor space. Heating is by electric room heaters (no communal gas central heating), which may be less economical. Service charge and ground rent are sizable (service charge quoted at £1,000; ground rent £350), and the area records a very high crime level, which may affect insurance and some buyers’ preferences.
Lease terms are positive for long-term ownership, with around 110 years remaining. The property’s tidy presentation and strong location support rental potential and resale, but purchasers wanting lower running costs or quieter surroundings should factor in the heating, street location and local crime statistics.